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Upwork to provide $1 million in grants for businesses

lenaellis
Community Member

Today Upwork is launching our Work Together Talent Grants!

 

Upwork is giving $1 million in talent grants to help businesses hire top professionals from Upwork for projects that counter the impact of COVID-19.

 

These grants will be used to assist projects whose mission is directly tied to mitigating COVID-19’s devastating impact on individuals, communities and economies across the world. There are so many ways to help and no project is too big or too small to have a meaningful impact. If you would like to learn more about the Work Together Talent Grant or would like to apply for a talent grant of up to $25,000, go to https://www.upwork.com/worktogether

 

The $1 Million in talent grants will be distributed on an ongoing basis until all funds are awarded. Grant recipients will be chosen based on the merit of the application and the contribution of the proposed work to the COVID-19 response.  An Upwork representative will reach out to you directly if you are awarded a grant.

 

To learn more about the eligibility requirements, please visit https://www.upwork.com/legal#worktogether





Find additional FAQS below:

 

What is a Work Together Talent Grant?

It’s essentially an Upwork credit that you never need to pay back. If your project is selected to receive a Work Together Talent Grant, our team will match you directly with remote professional(s) who have the specialized skills you need, and the grant funds pay for some or all of their time to help propel the effort.

 

How much grant money is my business eligible to receive?

Work Together Talent Grants come in various amounts up to $25,000. The amount of each grant is determined based on each project’s scope.

 

Who is eligible for Talent Grants?

Work Together Talent Grants are available to both existing and new clients, however, new clients must create an account at Upwork.com prior to applying. 

 

What types of projects are eligible for Work Together Talent Grants?

We’re looking to assist projects whose mission is tied directly to mitigating COVID-19’s devastating impact on individuals, communities and economies everywhere. There are so many ways to help and no project is too big or too small to have a meaningful impact.

 

Are Work Together Talent Grants available to for-profit organizations?

Yes. Our goal is to provide the in-demand talent needed to help all types of businesses as they work to counter the impacts of COVID-19.



49 Comments
70c32742
Community Member

Hi Vladimir,

 

I look forward to your private message.

 

Thanks again,

VladimirG
Community Manager

Hi Jack,

 

Please check the other account you posted from on this thread and let me know if you'd like me to resend the message I sent last Thursday to the account you just posted from. Thank you.

5d023f1c
Community Member

I am curious to know about the status of my Work Together Talent Grants application. Anybody heard back from Upwork regarding their decision on your application? When can I expect to hear from Upwork?

pam-roberts
Community Member

We haven't heard anything - one way or the other.

JoanneP
Moderator

Hi Skye and Pamela,

 

Thanks for reaching out. Upwork will notify selected clients using the email address included in the application and provide you with a copy of the Grant Agreement. We plan to review applications on a rolling basis and let applicants know whether they have been awarded a grant (or not) as soon as possible. See the program’s terms and conditions here.

c2b90a27
Community Member

Hi, 

 

I am trying to submit an application for the Work Together Tanlen grant. I filled all the required fields but I cannot submit the application since I receive the message 

Please complete all required * fields to ensure we will be able to process your request.

 

However, I have completed all the fields. I see that other have experienced the same issue. Please can you help me? 

 

Many thanks,

 

 

kochubei_valeria
Community Member

Hi Anastas,

 

We had one of our agents reach out to you directly and help troubleshoot the issue. You should get an email notification about a support ticket being created for your concern. 

Thanks!

0c6216aa
Community Member
Similarly I have not received any notifications. How do I check the status of my application?

Scott decker
JoanneP
Moderator

Hi Scott,

 

Thanks for your question. I checked and can confirm we have received your grant application and it's currently under review. Once that review is final, we will let you know if your project(s) will be awarded grant money. Due to the high volume of applications, this might take several weeks. To see the program’s terms and conditions, click here. Good luck!

a1a42066
Community Member

I'm having trouble submitting the covid grant form it's telling me to ensure all the * fields are filled in and they are.